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Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew

11 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

913
Calories
43g
Protein
31g
Fat
114g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Beef 100g cooked 250
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. oil
  • 2 lbs. cubed stewing beef
  • 12 oz. ginger ale
  • Crushed red pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 10 oz. fresh (or frozen) spinach
  • 4 med. onions
  • 2 whole tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch

Directions

1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy saucepan.

2

Brown the beef, adding oil as needed.

3

Add gingerale, red and black pepper, and salt to taste.

4

Add chopped tomato; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.

5

Meanwhile, wash the spinach and remove stems.

6

Tear leaves into small pieces.

7

Slice the onion thinly and separate into rings.

8

Slice the tomatoes.

9

Mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water.

10

Stir into the stew and cook 1 minute until slightly thickened.

11

Add onion rings, tomato, spinach.

12

Simmer until vegetables are tender.

13

Serve with rice or noodles.

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Category:Nigerien Recipes

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Category:Nigerien Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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